Microblading & Lip Blush

Microblading

Eyebrows are the frame of your face and perfectly shaped eyebrows provide symmetry to the face. If you have little or no hair, over plucked, very light hair or hair that is sparse or missing this procedure will fill in the gaps and make your eyebrows appear defined, natural and beautiful and you will be amazed at the difference. Microblading technique (hair by hair strokes) will give you that most natural look you have been searching for. The process draws small individual hairs onto the skin that look like hair strokes that blend in with your natural eyebrows.

Pre Procedure Advice

• Do not take Aspirin, Ibuprofen 2 days before and after the procedure.
• Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor.
• Do not drink alcohol the night before your treatment.
• A patch test maybe performed in some cases
• If you suffer from any allergies advise the therapist . Some clients can be allergic to the pigment that is placed in their skin.
• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis/shave/tread/tint your eyebrows one week before procedure.
• Please visit the Department of Health web site to understand the risks and other issues you should consider when planning a cosmetic tattoo.

After Care Information

Eyebrow and Eyeliner takes one week to 10 days to completely heal.

Immediately after the treatment eyebrows and eyeliner will be tender, colour will be appear much darker than the one you have chosen during the consultation. As the skin flacks off the colour will be reduced by 20-40%. Please do not worry at this stage as we alter the colour and shape at your top up session.

• Apply Paw Paw or Bepanthen cream 2 times daily morning and evening for one week. Before showering or washing your face apply a thick layer of cream that barriers the tattooed area.
• Prevent cross-contamination as the eyebrow heals. Hygiene is important . Do not touch tattooed area with your hands. (always wash your hands before applying balm and use a clean cotton bud) Personal hygiene is very important to avoid any possible infection.
• In between each application, slightly wipe off old cream before applying next application. (ensure wipe is dry and clean)
• Itchiness and exfoliation is normal and part of healing process DO NOT PICK ,PEEL OR SCRATCH the area or colour may heal unevenly and you risk scarring and infection. Allow the wound to flake on it’s own.
• Do not exercise or swim for 48 hours and do not swim in salt or chlorinated water, no spa, sauna and Jacuzzis for 2 weeks.
• Do not wear make up over tattooed area and no make up removal/cleanser is to be used for one week.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and sunscreen is advised to prevent fading and oxidising the ink.
• Please do not worry if you lose colour, it will be 2- 3 weeks before the true colour appears. For some clients the colour is perfect, for others it may be too light or patchy in some areas. If this happens we are able to adjust the shape and colour at your second session.
  If you are going to have Chemical Peel,Microdermabrasion,IPL or Laser treatments let the therapist know that you have had an eyebrow tattoo to ensure the treatment does not affect the eyebrow colour.

Lip Blush

Cosmetic lip tattooing/ blushing also known as permanent makeup, is ideal for women wanting to enhance their lip colour or make their lips more defined, even and fuller. As we age, our lips lose their fullness and colour, becoming thinner and losing their definition. We can overcome this with a permanent lip tattoo or semi permanent lip tattoo that works as a form of cosmetic lip enhancement.

Lip Neutralization an advanced procedure to neutralize the cool tones and lift the darkness in the lips with the help of warm pigment. Once the lips are neutralized and healed, lip blush is performed to your target colour. If you are looking to achieve a lighter pink lip tone then lip neutralizing is a procedure by where we tattoo the lip with a certain colour pigment to lift the darker tones and lighten them to the desired look. Most dark lips can take multiple sessions depending on how dark the lips are, you will be advised on how many sessions needed during the initial consultation on the first session.

PRE-CARE INSTUCTIONS 

• Do not consume caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.
• Do blood thinners such a Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. 
• Do not take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinols, fish oil, at least 2-4 weeks before your appointment.
• If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Lysine table and Zivorax 3-5 days before, then the day of. 
• Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before and after this treatment.
• Apply numbing cream (Numb it) before 1 hour.
• The day of treatment: Fluids will leak from the tattoo to form scabs. You do not want these fluids to sit on your tattoo and form these scabs. You will want to wipe your tattoo every hour with a wet cotton round and pat the area dry to ensure no fluids sit and form scabs. You may ice the skin if it is feeling tender or swollen after the procedure. Wrap an ice pack or a ziplock of ice in a napkin and place on the area for as long as desired.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS 

• Do not touch your tattoo with dirty fingers, remember it is an opened and healing wound. An infection could possibly ruin the tattoo.
• The area will feel a bit sore and will look quite intense. There may be some swelling and minor bruising that only lasts for 1-2 days
• The next day, the color of the tattoo will darken as scabs begin to form, there may still be some swelling or minor bruising 
• Cold Compress first 24 hours
• No hot drinks or spicy food
• Moisturize with the recommended or provided ointment (Paw Paw or Bepanthen) For lips, moisturize as often as you like. 
• The scab will fall off within 5-10 days depending on your skin and the procedure you had done
• Do not get any facials, anti- wrinkle, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 3-4 weeks post appointment date.
• Note that results will vary with each individual and are extremely defendant on your skin and how you care for it during healing. It may take more than 3 sessions to achieve your desired result. (only for lip neutralizing clients)